CaringFor Life

Welcome to Dr Dan Sharir,
Clinical Psychologist

With more than 10 years working as a therapist, it is not just about seeing you when you need; it’s about being there for each one of my patients on an individual basis, catering your sessions to meet your needs. I believe that my extensive knowledge and experience will allow me to help you realize that mental illness and disorders do not have to control your life.
– Dr Dan Sharir

Dr. Dan Sharir

Anxiety Treatment

Do you have panic attacks? Do you have obsessive thoughts? Is your anxiety impacting your relationships? Do you wish to find a way to cope with your anxiety?

Addictions Treatment

Do you abuse drugs or alcohol most days? Do you use drugs to help you cope with stress or a past trauma? Is your addiction impacting your ability to work or to be in a relationship? Do you want to find a way to stop your addiction?

Phobias

A phobia is an irrational fear of an object, situation, or living creature. A phobia can be a fear of animals or insects, blood, or flying in an airplane. A person will try anything to avoid the perceived danger

Panic Attacks

A panic attack is a sudden intense fear reaction accompanied by heart pounding, sweating, and difficulty breathing. For several minutes you can feel like you are losing control and having a heart attack.

Testimonials

I’ve been seeing Dr. Dan Sharir for about a year now. I’m in my late 20’s and suffer from social anxiety/social phobia. Dr. Sharir is very easy to talk to and has helped me a lot in this past year…. He is very knowledgeable and has taught me how to view life in a way that is less fearful. I would recommend Dr.Sharir to anyone who is seeking help. -V.G.

Dan Sharir has helped me tremendously . I am 57 and still dealing with an eating disorder, depression, self hate, social phobia and have been in therapy since my 20’s and on antidepressants. I have …seen Dan for about 3 months and he has taught me DBT skills to teach me how to live in the present day, how to live a happier, freer life, how to feel comfortable with myself. He is always available, very easy to talk with, says it like it is but in a way that helps me want to change and shows me how. -R.S.

I was referred to Dr. Sharir by a friend after I wasn’t happy with with my therapist I had been going too. I was a little nervous, but after the first appointment he made me feel very comforting a…nd calm. My anxiety is the biggest issue and he gave me amazing advice. I highly recommend Dr. Sharir for his professional approach and his deep knowledge. Most importantly he is just a very nice and warm person. -A.G.

Recent Blog Posts

Oftentimes, dire circumstances have the power to inspire incredible solutions. Such solutions can deliver some unexpected benefits. Both of these outcomes are coming to bear during the COVID-19 pandemic and its ensuing quarantines. Thanks to social distancing, teletherapy has become the go-to option for mental health counseling. These advances inspire a sigh of relief among many Americans struggling with anxiety disorders. Teletherapy may be a fallback option for some. For anxiety sufferers, it’s an ideal scenario.

There’s a good reason why so many health experts urge you to step away from your devices. Unchecked, the "smartphoning" of our culture can have some negative impacts on our minds, bodies, and interactions. Yet, there are times when our digital technology delivers us some beneficial support.

When folks use the word “depression,” they are probably referring to a range of depressive disorders. This includes major depression, bipolar disorder, seasonal depression, and more. Each of them is serious and present with some very challenging symptoms. Seeking treatment is imperative and in some cases, urgent. But how can you know which direction to choose?